Winter Greens With Anchovy Breadcrumbs Recipe

Step 1

Cook 4 oil-packed anchovy fillets and ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, smashing and stirring with a heatproof rubber spatula, until anchovies are dissolved, about 3 minutes. Add 1 cup panko; cook, stirring, until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes (watch carefully). Remove from heat; mix in zest of 1 lemon and ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes. Transfer to a medium bowl; season with kosher salt if needed.

Step 2

If using 4 bunches Swiss chard, trim bottom 2″ off stems. If using 4 bunches Tuscan kale, remove ribs and stems. Cook in a large pot of boiling generously salted water, making sure greens are submerged, until very tender, 8–10 minutes. Using tongs, transfer to a large mesh sieve; let sit until cool enough to handle. Lightly wring out excess water and coarsely chop on a cutting board into 2″ pieces. Transfer to a medium bowl and add 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt, and remaining ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil to greens; mix until coated. Season with more salt if needed, keeping breadcrumbs in mind. Transfer to a platter and top with some breadcrumbs. Serve remaining breadcrumbs alongside.

Do Ahead: Breadcrumbs and greens can be made separately 4 days ahead. Store breadcrumbs airtight at room temperature. Cover and chill greens.